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HBO Now Standalone Service Launches in April Exclusively on Apple Deviceshttp://wgrd.com/hbo-now-apple-tv/
http://wgrd.com/hbo-now-apple-tv/#commentsTue, 10 Mar 2015 22:29:39 +0000Matt Singerhttp://screencrush.com/?p=236668Continue reading…]]>After years of complaining from people who didn’t have or couldn’t afford cable (or whose parents refused to give them their HBO Go password), HBO is finally delivering a standalone streaming service, HBO Now. Today, the company announced some of its availability details, including pricing and when and where it will be available.

]]>http://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-lisa-kudrow-talks-the-comeback-and-mean-tweets-audiovideo/feed/0Frazer Harrison/Getty Images'Game of Thrones' Signs Cast Through Season 7http://wgrd.com/game-of-thrones-season-7-cast-hbo-negotiations/
http://wgrd.com/game-of-thrones-season-7-cast-hbo-negotiations/#commentsThu, 30 Oct 2014 16:07:36 +0000Kevin Fitzpatrickhttp://screencrush.com/?p=212446Continue reading…]]>'Game of Thrones' has drawn plenty of additional buzz in season 5 diverging from its literary roots, but those worried about the HBO fantasy drama's future can rest assured for at least a few years. Not only has the series officially been renewed through a sixth season in 2016, but is principle stars have now signed through season 7 as well.

]]>http://wgrd.com/game-of-thrones-season-7-cast-hbo-negotiations/feed/0HBOHBO to Offer Standalone Streaming Service in 2015http://wgrd.com/hbo-streaming-service-standalone-subscription-2015/
http://wgrd.com/hbo-streaming-service-standalone-subscription-2015/#commentsWed, 15 Oct 2014 21:33:02 +0000Kevin Fitzpatrickhttp://screencrush.com/?p=210210Continue reading…]]>HBO subscriptions have been something of a running joke through the TV industry, with a great many of the network's loyal fans sharing HBOGO passwords to avoid expensive cable packages, previously the only mean with which to watch shows like 'Game of Thrones' or 'True Detective.' Now, the company has finally acquiesced, and announced an independent streaming service due out in 2015.

]]>http://wgrd.com/hbo-streaming-service-standalone-subscription-2015/feed/0HBO'The Sopranos' David Chase Finally Clears Up Series Ending: Did Tony Die?http://wgrd.com/the-sopranos-ending-tony-lives-died-david-chase-reveals/
http://wgrd.com/the-sopranos-ending-tony-lives-died-david-chase-reveals/#commentsWed, 27 Aug 2014 16:39:30 +0000Kevin Fitzpatrickhttp://screencrush.com/?p=203227Continue reading…]]>The ending to HBO's magnum TV opus 'The Sopranos' has remained a source of debate over the last seven years, as fans and viewers analyze every sound and frame of series finale "Made in America" for a clue to Tony Soprano's ultimate fate. Now, despite a near-decade of refusals, series creator David Chase may finally have revealed if Tony Soprano lived or died.

]]>http://wgrd.com/the-sopranos-ending-tony-lives-died-david-chase-reveals/feed/0HBOCatch Up on 'Game of Thrones' Before the Next Season in Three Minutes!http://wgrd.com/catch-up-on-game-of-thrones-before-the-next-season-in-3-minutes/
http://wgrd.com/catch-up-on-game-of-thrones-before-the-next-season-in-3-minutes/#commentsTue, 22 Jul 2014 20:18:50 +0000Johnnie Walkerhttp://wgrd.com/?p=273369Continue reading…]]>Game of Thrones is the biggest show ever for HBO, and if you haven't seen it, you're missing out!

Before the new season gets here, you can fix that, though, by watching this video. It will catch you up on all the main characters, major plot points, even some minor plot points. And if it doesn't make you laugh, you probably have absolutely NO idea what the show and books are about.

So, really, this is funniest for those of you who love the show, and want to confuse your friends. It's awesome. Enjoy.

]]>http://wgrd.com/catch-up-on-game-of-thrones-before-the-next-season-in-3-minutes/feed/0(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)Queen Elizabeth Visits the Iron Throne at the 'Game of Thrones' Belfast Studiohttp://wgrd.com/queen-elizabeth-iron-throne-game-of-thrones-photos-video/
http://wgrd.com/queen-elizabeth-iron-throne-game-of-thrones-photos-video/#commentsTue, 24 Jun 2014 14:13:07 +0000Nick Romanohttp://screencrush.com/?p=192945Continue reading…]]>For those hoping Queen Elizabeth would one day sit on the Iron Throne, we're gonna spoil you now and say not at the moment. But she did visit the 'Game of Thrones' studio in Belfast, Ireland, for a meet and greet with some of the cast and crew of HBO's hit fantasy drama, and to glare at the famous seat of Westeros.

]]>http://wgrd.com/queen-elizabeth-iron-throne-game-of-thrones-photos-video/feed/0Getty ImagesFree Beer & Hot Wings: MSNBC Hosts Fail When Describing 'Game Of Thrones' [Video]http://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-msnbc-morning-joe-anchors-fail-when-describing-game-of-thrones-video/
http://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-msnbc-morning-joe-anchors-fail-when-describing-game-of-thrones-video/#commentsThu, 19 Jun 2014 12:59:55 +0000Rick Martinezhttp://wgrd.com/?p=264025Continue reading…]]>You would think that if someone was going to do a news piece about something, they would do some research beforehand to have something of a grasp on what they were talking about.

]]>http://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-msnbc-morning-joe-anchors-fail-when-describing-game-of-thrones-video/feed/0HBOStephen Hawking is Funnier Than You Thinkhttp://wgrd.com/stephen-hawking-is-funnier-than-you-think/
http://wgrd.com/stephen-hawking-is-funnier-than-you-think/#commentsWed, 18 Jun 2014 20:32:41 +0000Johnnie Walkerhttp://wgrd.com/?p=263957Continue reading…]]>John Oliver has a show on HBO called Last Week Tonight, and has started a series of interviews of people with "good brains". He calls it, "People Who Think Good", and he starts it off, appropriately, with Stephen Hawking.

Who'd have thought the legendary genius would be as funny as he is?
Oliver: Is there a possible parallel universe where I'm smarter than you?
Hawking: Yes. There's also one where you're funny.

]]>http://wgrd.com/stephen-hawking-is-funnier-than-you-think/feed/0(Photo by Bruno Vincent/Getty Images)Free Beer & Hot Wings: Ragtime Version of 'Game Of Thrones' Theme [Video]http://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-ragtime-version-of-game-of-thrones-theme-video/
http://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-ragtime-version-of-game-of-thrones-theme-video/#commentsFri, 13 Jun 2014 11:03:30 +0000Free Beer and Hot Wingshttp://wgrd.com/?p=262550Continue reading…]]>You might watch HBO's "Game Of Thrones" because you're a fan of the books and are excited to see that brought to the screen. You might also watch it for the action, nudity or to see if your favorite character you love to hate is going to be finally killed off.

Either way, you know you get excited when the opening theme starts and you're about to witness 60 minutes of one of the best television shows on right now.

]]>http://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-ragtime-version-of-game-of-thrones-theme-video/feed/0HBO'The Sopranos' Complete Series Box Set Hitting Blu-ray this Fallhttp://wgrd.com/the-sopranos-blu-ray-box-set-complete-series/
http://wgrd.com/the-sopranos-blu-ray-box-set-complete-series/#commentsFri, 06 Jun 2014 18:55:59 +0000Kevin Fitzpatrickhttp://screencrush.com/?p=189898Continue reading…]]>Tony Soprano may have a bit to pout about now that 'The Sopranos' officially lost its HBO throne for most-watched series to the aptly titled 'Game of Thrones,' but don't consider the New Jersey mobster down and out just yet. Over 15 years after the series began, HBO officially set a release date for the Blu-ray box set collection of 'The Sopranos: The Complete Series.'

]]>http://wgrd.com/the-sopranos-blu-ray-box-set-complete-series/feed/0HBO'Game of Thrones' Star Pedro Pascal to Head Netflix Series 'Narcos'http://wgrd.com/netflix-narcos-pedro-pascal-game-of-thrones/
http://wgrd.com/netflix-narcos-pedro-pascal-game-of-thrones/#commentsFri, 06 Jun 2014 17:14:32 +0000Kevin Fitzpatrickhttp://screencrush.com/?p=189900Continue reading…]]>We wouldn't dream of spoiling the most recent 'Game of Thrones' for you, but suffice to say, season 4 star Pedro Pascal will be looking to crack a few skulls outside of Westeros in the future. The fan-favorite star officially landed a prime role in Netflix's upcoming original series 'Narcos,' but as whom you ask?

]]>http://wgrd.com/netflix-narcos-pedro-pascal-game-of-thrones/feed/0Netflix / HBO'Game of Thrones' Beats 'The Sopranos' for HBO's Most-Watched Serieshttp://wgrd.com/game-of-thrones-hbo-sopranos-most-watched-series/
http://wgrd.com/game-of-thrones-hbo-sopranos-most-watched-series/#commentsFri, 06 Jun 2014 16:05:33 +0000Kevin Fitzpatrickhttp://screencrush.com/?p=189881Continue reading…]]>Long has HBO's 'Game of Thrones' reigned as one of TV's most expensive series in history, but at long last, it has a much more boast-worthy title. Tony Soprano officially lost the HBO throne, now that 'Game of Thrones' succeeded 'The Sopranos' to become the most-watched and highly rated series for the premium cable network.

]]>http://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-people-react-to-this-weeks-game-of-thrones/feed/0Free Beer & Hot Wings: Stoned Seth Rogen and Snoop Dogg Break Down 'Game Of Thrones' [Video]http://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-stoned-seth-rogen-and-snoop-dogg-break-down-game-of-thrones-video/
http://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-stoned-seth-rogen-and-snoop-dogg-break-down-game-of-thrones-video/#commentsSat, 31 May 2014 11:30:31 +0000Free Beer and Hot Wingshttp://wgrd.com/?p=256795Continue reading…]]>If you're a little behind on "Game of Thrones," you may not want to watch this video because it contains some spoilers. But if you don't really care about that, you're in for a treat.

]]>http://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-stoned-seth-rogen-and-snoop-dogg-break-down-game-of-thrones-video/feed/0HBOFree Beer & Hot Wings: Before They Were on 'Game of Thrones' [Video]http://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-before-they-were-on-game-of-thrones-video/
http://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-before-they-were-on-game-of-thrones-video/#commentsSat, 24 May 2014 11:43:44 +0000Free Beer and Hot Wingshttp://wgrd.com/?p=255145Continue reading…]]>All actors have a past.

Sometimes it's great; sometimes it's pretty embarrassing.

But it's always interesting to see the roles that actors have had before their current roles in our favorite shows.

]]>http://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-before-they-were-on-game-of-thrones-video/feed/0HBO'Game of Thrones' Season 4: Go Inside the Royal Weddinghttp://wgrd.com/game-of-thrones-season-4-wedding-joffrey-margaery/
http://wgrd.com/game-of-thrones-season-4-wedding-joffrey-margaery/#commentsSun, 30 Mar 2014 04:01:27 +0000Kevin Fitzpatrickhttp://screencrush.com/?p=177289Continue reading…]]>'Game of Thrones' season 4 will arrive soon enough by its April 6 premiere, but this year we won't have to wait until episode 9 for one of the biggest episodes of the season: the Royal Wedding! New photos of the nuptials between Joffrey and Margaery have emerged, along with a host of new behind-the-scenes featurettes exploring production of the so-called "Purple Wedding," and the major new additions of season 4.

]]>http://wgrd.com/game-of-thrones-season-4-wedding-joffrey-margaery/feed/0HBOOlivia Wilde Joins HBO's Mick Jagger-Martin Scorsese '70s Rock Dramahttp://wgrd.com/olivia-wilde-hbo-bobby-cannavale-martin-scorsese-mick-jagger/
http://wgrd.com/olivia-wilde-hbo-bobby-cannavale-martin-scorsese-mick-jagger/#commentsSun, 16 Mar 2014 23:21:07 +0000Kevin Fitzpatrickhttp://screencrush.com/?p=174193Continue reading…]]>We were a bit bummed to learn that 'Boardwalk Empire' showrunner Terence Winter had accepted a season 5 end to the HBO prohibition drama in order to develop his new 1970s New York rock drama with Bobby Cannavale, Mick Jagger and Martin Scorsese, but the proposed series just got a whole lot prettier. Olivia Wilde will return to TV for the new HBO period drama, but as whom, you ask?

]]>http://wgrd.com/olivia-wilde-hbo-bobby-cannavale-martin-scorsese-mick-jagger/feed/0Michael Buckner Getty Images'Game of Thrones' Season 4 Sneak Peeks: Bigger Dragons, and a Greener Icelandhttp://wgrd.com/game-of-thrones-season-4-dragons-iceland-behind-the-scenes/
http://wgrd.com/game-of-thrones-season-4-dragons-iceland-behind-the-scenes/#commentsSat, 22 Feb 2014 02:00:31 +0000Kevin Fitzpatrickhttp://screencrush.com/?p=170392Continue reading…]]>It remains to be seen if 'Game of Thrones' season 4 will follow through on the pattern of previous Sundays with any new trailers or behind-the-scenes "Foreshadowing"s of the vengeance to come, but in the meantime, we have an early treat. Check out an extended look at the size of Dany's dragons in season 4, as well as the latest behind-the-scenes preview of production from Iceland!

]]>http://wgrd.com/game-of-thrones-season-4-dragons-iceland-behind-the-scenes/feed/0HBO'Game of Thrones' Plots Season 4 Preview Special on Feb. 9http://wgrd.com/game-of-thrones-season-4-trailer-preview-foreshadowing/
http://wgrd.com/game-of-thrones-season-4-trailer-preview-foreshadowing/#commentsSat, 25 Jan 2014 21:00:09 +0000Kevin Fitzpatrickhttp://screencrush.com/?p=165592Continue reading…]]>The wait between 'Game of Thrones' seasons seems longer and longer with each passing year, but given the ravenously hungry masses, HBO isn't one to keep us starving. This February will see a full 15-minute "Foreshadowing" special airing on HBO with new clips from season 4, and previews from the cast and crew!

]]>http://wgrd.com/game-of-thrones-season-4-trailer-preview-foreshadowing/feed/0HBO'Game of Thrones' Season 4 Sneak Peek [Video]http://wgrd.com/game-of-thrones-season-4-preview-behind-the-scenes/
http://wgrd.com/game-of-thrones-season-4-preview-behind-the-scenes/#commentsMon, 20 Jan 2014 18:00:30 +0000Kevin Fitzpatrickhttp://screencrush.com/?p=164634Continue reading…]]>Last week gave us our first look at 'Game of Thrones' season 4 in its impressive, if not mind-blowing trailer, but who's ready for a more in-depth look? The first behind the scenes featurette for our next return to HBO's fantasy drama has hit, offering sneak peeks of the season's major set pieces, new characters and more!

]]>http://wgrd.com/game-of-thrones-season-4-preview-behind-the-scenes/feed/0HBO'Game of Thrones' Season 4: 'There Is Only One Hell!' [Video]http://wgrd.com/game-of-thrones-season-4-trailer/
http://wgrd.com/game-of-thrones-season-4-trailer/#commentsTue, 14 Jan 2014 20:00:42 +0000Kevin Fitzpatrickhttp://screencrush.com/?p=163091Continue reading…]]>After a few tantalizingly brief ines, HBO's "Game of Thrones" has unsheathed a proper trailer for season 4, in advance of its April 6 premiere.

]]>http://wgrd.com/game-of-thrones-season-4-trailer/feed/0HBOHBO's 'Boardwalk Empire' Season 5 is Final Runhttp://wgrd.com/boardwalk-empire-season-5-final-year-confirmed-series-finale/
http://wgrd.com/boardwalk-empire-season-5-final-year-confirmed-series-finale/#commentsSun, 12 Jan 2014 23:00:11 +0000Kevin Fitzpatrickhttp://screencrush.com/?p=162672Continue reading…]]>The HBO period drama 'Boardwalk Empire" will make the upcoming fifth season its final year, putting the last touches on the story of Steve Buscemi's Nucky Thompson, his associates, and organized crime from Atlantic City to Chicago.

]]>http://wgrd.com/boardwalk-empire-season-5-final-year-confirmed-series-finale/feed/0HBOHBO's 'Game of Thrones' Sets April Premiere for Fourth Season [Video]http://wgrd.com/game-of-thrones-season-4-premiere-april-6-trailer/
http://wgrd.com/game-of-thrones-season-4-premiere-april-6-trailer/#commentsThu, 09 Jan 2014 23:47:23 +0000Kevin Fitzpatrickhttp://screencrush.com/?p=162676Continue reading…]]>Winter may have already come for those of us in the real world, but the imminent arrival of spring 2014 means only one thing: 'Game of Thrones' season 4 is upon us!

HBO has set the official April premiere date for the latest trip to Westeros, with a new trailer to premiere this Sunday before the debut of "True Detective."

]]>http://wgrd.com/game-of-thrones-season-4-premiere-april-6-trailer/feed/0HBO'Game of Thrones' is 2014′s Most Pirated TV Serieshttp://wgrd.com/most-pirated-tv-shows-2014-game-of-thrones/
http://wgrd.com/most-pirated-tv-shows-2014-game-of-thrones/#commentsWed, 01 Jan 2014 11:21:15 +0000Kevin Fitzpatrickhttp://screencrush.com/?p=222918Continue reading…]]>The ease with which we access TV becomes more ubiquitous every year, but some shows will always top out demand for piracy. Now, for the third year in a row, HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ has topped TorrentFreak’s annual list of pirated TV show downloads, though a few of the entries on this year’s countdown might actually surprise you.